Michael Porter Jr. is the X factor that will determine if Denver can become a legitimate championship contender in 2020 and beyond.
So it drives me nuts when the Nuggets are slow to give Porter consistent opportunities to play, develop and shine. Know what? It can drive Porter nuts, as well.
“I’m naturally a perfectionist, and I think that’s what helped me get to this level,” said Porter, a young pro trying to learn patience while itching to get off the Denver bench. “But once you get to this level, it’s a business. There’s a lot of things out of your control.